- Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 use the same File History system, so theoretically, you can share the same File History data between them.
- However, directly sharing the File History drive between two operating systems might not work seamlessly due to potential differences in how each OS manages and updates File History.
- For Windows 10:
- Go to
Settings
>Update & Security
>Backup
. - Connect your external drive or configure a network location.
- Turn on File History and select the drive or network location.
- Go to
- For Windows 11:
- Go to
Settings
>System
>Storage
. - Click
Advanced storage settings
>Backup options
. - Connect the same external drive or configure the same network location used in Windows 10.
- Turn on File History and select the same drive or network location.
- Go to
File History settings are stored in the Configuration
folder within the File History backup location.
You need to ensure that both Windows 10 and Windows 11 can access this configuration folder.
When the save location is an external drive or network location, ensure it is always connected to whichever OS you are using. Both Windows 10 and Windows 11.